The main entrance to the building is located on the south-eastern side adjacent to the Precinct Podium . The reception area , Welcome Centre , staff restaurant , kitchen , security control and utility services , and FNB Retail Branch , are located on the ground floor with the first to fourth floors of the building comprising flexible office space . Boardrooms and flexible function space and bar area , finishing kitchen , stores and office space are on the fifth floor . An external terrace is also found on this floor .
The approximate GLA for each level varies from 1,780m 2 on the ground floor to about 2,769m 2 for first to fourth floors and 1,982m 2 for the fifth floor , with a further 2,618m 2 in basements .
Building Geometry The building geometry is developed around a central core comprising four destination control lifts , one fireman ’ s / goods lift ( linking all levels including all basement levels ), and two fire escape and circulation stairs , ablution facilities including mobility impaired ablutions in both male and female ablutions , a janitor ’ s room and a tea kitchen .
There is further provision for two pause areas adjacent to an escape stair on each level . Two dedicated areas for bulk filing are provided adjacent to the core . The surrounding floor plates are of varying floor depth from 12m to 27m to allow for flexibility in the space planning design .
Façade Fenestration on the façade is limited to certain areas to allow for enough natural light in an open plan office environment , while reducing the amount of exposed fenestration on the southwestern and north-western façades . There is sun screening on the north-western and north-eastern façades . The structural grid for the building is 8,4m x 8,4m .
The roof comprises a waterproofed structural concrete slab to allow for accessibility and to accommodate the HVAC plant .
Exterior Finishes The exterior of the building is finished in natural stone , Versus wall coating and curtain walls designed to withstand wind loads expected on the ridge as well as offering the performance figures required to meet with building design .
Access and Parking The building is positioned on the north-western side of a terraced podium / garden space . Total parking in the basement is approximately 748 bays providing 4,6 bays / 100m 2 of rentable office space . Access to the building is managed via two shuttle lifts linking all basement levels to the building lobby . Four lifts serve the office floors . All electrical plant , delivery areas , combined waste sorting and holding areas and change room facilities are located in dedicated areas
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